Austin Botes
Auto Body Machanic
Silverton
Summary
Dependable auto body repair professional actively pursuing an opportunity to bring value to your team. Skilled in auto body repair and estimation demonstrated over 5 years of industry experience.
Hardworking, demonstrating commitment to safety and efficiency. Proven history of continuously maintaining work areas to facilitate safe work environment. Over 5 years of automotive repair industry experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Assistant Manager
RTT Logistics Middelburg
- Fleet Quality/Fines/Floor Route Planner/Safety Meetings Discipline over drivers/Handling clients and emails Maintenance/Purchases and Reports
- Supported project management efforts by tracking progress, updating stakeholders, and facilitating communication between departments
- Managed daily operations, maintaining an organized office environment for efficient workflow
- Developed and implemented strategies to streamline office operations
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations
- Collected and input timesheet data into automated accounting system and processed labor corrections
Assistant / Holiday Job
Garden and Holiday Cottages
1 2011 - 1 2015
- Assist with all building division/ Inside & Out
Auto Body Mechanic / Director
Lee And Partners Auto Care
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Maximized workflow efficiency by collaborating with team members to complete projects on time.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for process improvements, leading to increased efficiency and profitability of the shop.
- Exceeded productivity targets by effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail for a high standard of workmanship.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through clear communication regarding expected timelines and any potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances during the repair process.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
Auto Body Mechanic /Managing Director
Lee And Partners Auto Care
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Contributed to business growth through consistent delivery of high-quality repair services that led to repeat customers and increased referrals.
- Optimized inventory management by keeping track of tools and materials, ensuring availability when needed.
- Maximized workflow efficiency by collaborating with team members to complete projects on time.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers resulting in quicker delivery times on parts orders, reducing wait times for customers.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through clear communication regarding expected timelines and any potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances during the repair process.
Sales Agent
ACDC EXPRESS
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Stocktaking/Purchases/Electrical Advisor
Sales Agent
Supa Quick Bethal
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Sales /Fleetutorotation/Stocktaking
Education
Pretoria Tuine Technical High School
Skills
Willing to learn
Accuracy
Professional Manner
Organization Skills
Self-Starting
Friendly and Helpful
Respectful
Ability to work alone
High energy levels
Data Entry
Knowledge Of
- Greeting visitors professionally
- Administrative duties
- Multi-Tasking
- Excel Spreadsheet
- Typing and Keyword Skills
- Data Capturing
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Stocktaking
- Building
Drivers License
Busy with
Personal Information
- ID Number: 970415 5139 080
- Age: 22 Years
- Health Status: Excellent
- Criminal Record: None
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African Citizen
- Marital Status: Single
Physical Address
761 Anker, Silverton
Languages
speaks, read and write excellent, speak, read and write excellent
Timeline
Auto Body Mechanic / Director
Lee And Partners Auto Care
01.2021 - 01.2024
Auto Body Mechanic /Managing Director
Lee And Partners Auto Care
01.2020 - 01.2024
Sales Agent
ACDC EXPRESS
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sales Agent
Supa Quick Bethal
01.2015 - 01.2016
Operational Assistant Manager
RTT Logistics Middelburg
Assistant / Holiday Job
Garden and Holiday Cottages
1 2011 - 1 2015
Pretoria Tuine Technical High School